EnvironmentalIntermediateAlabama Exam

Which statement about asbestos is most accurate for a real estate professional?

AAll asbestos must be removed before a home is sold in Alabama, under typical circumstances

BIntact, non-friable asbestos may be managed in place and does not always require removalCorrect

CAsbestos is only found in industrial buildings

DAsbestos disclosure is not required in Alabama

Why Intact, non-friable asbestos may be managed in place and does not always require removal Is Correct

Answer B: Intact, non-friable asbestos may be managed in place and does not always require removal

Non-friable (intact, undisturbed) asbestos is generally safer managed in place (encapsulated) than disturbed for removal. Known ACMs should be disclosed as material facts.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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